Cross Country Magazine Issue 161

Adventure is what it’s all about – and no adventure comes bigger than the mighty Himalaya. That’s why we chose this image for the cover of a packed issue 161. It just has it all. It’s of Zee Monastery in the remote Spiti Valley in northern India. And it’s Shangri-La for the trio of pilots who flew there chasing personal altitude records. Here’s what’s in the magazine this issue:Paragliding in Keylong

Beyond Bir: Kubo Beno, Andrej Durana and Martin Gaborik head to Keylong on a quest to reach 7,000m

KidStuff: Kids learn quick but there are obvious risks. We talk to mums, dads, instructors and talented youngsters.

The Perfect Line: Francois Ragolski and Martin Schrike wanted to fly 1,000km along the coast of Chile. It ain’t a bed of roses…

Islands in the Sun: Karen and Jason Skinner head south to fly the seven islands of the Canaries in one brilliant seven-week road trip.

Magic Moments: We asked Red Bull X-Alps organisers Hannes Arch and Ulrich Grill to pick their stand-out photos from the 12 years of this incredible race.